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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 626.79 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 626.79 and 174.81 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 626.79 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/626.79 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 626.79 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 109,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,567.66/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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